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NewsMarch 1, 2012

Volvo Testing Smart Charging Technology in Five C30 Electric Cars

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo Car Corporation is working with a consortium of companies to develop an in-vehicle connectivity solution that improve the ability of drivers to recharge the vehicles by locating charging stations and optimizing charging.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2012

Hyundai Announces Pricing for Redesigned 2012 Azera

COSTA MESA, CA – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the completely redesigned 2012 Azera, starting at $32,000 for the Azera and $36,000 for the Azera with Technology Package.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

Wireless Charging Program Designed for Nissan Leaf & Chevrolet Volt Fleets

MORRISVILLE, NC – Participants will test the wireless technology at their locations across the country for three months and provide feedback to Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless recharging equipment for electric vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

2013 Mazda CX-5 to Feature Advanced Braking Support System & Newly Developed Bumpers

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN ― Mazda Motor Corp. said it has developed an advanced safety technology called Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in the city or in slow traffic. The SCBS system will be available in Mazda's all-new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-5, to be launched this spring.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2012

U.S. House Panel Approves Bill to Block Use of E15

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology approved a bill that requires the EPA to further study gasoline blends with 15% ethanol (E15) before approving it for consumer use.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2012

OnStar Creates API for Utility Companies That Want to Integrate EVs Into the Smart Grid

DETROIT – OnStar has created an application programming interface (API) for energy and technology companies interested in developing Smart Grid solutions for the Chevrolet Volt.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoFebruary 1, 2012

Onboard Technology: To Have or Have Not

Advancements in technology are on the rise — and so is the number of new-vehicle models available with the “latest and greatest” OEMs have to offer. With more “bells and whistles” than can be counted on one hand, several fleet managers shared which features catch their eye when selecting a vehicle.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2012

EMKAY Listed as Finalist in the 2012 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

ITASCA, IL - EMKAY will be competing on an international level in the following three categories: Best Use of Technology in Customer Service, Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year, and Customer Service Department of the Year.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2012

Nissan Partners With Tech Companies to Explore LEAF Battery Reuse Options

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Nissan North America Inc. has partnered with three technology companies – ABB, 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corp. of America – to evaluate the reuse of lithium-ion battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2012

OnStar Using Chevrolet Volts in Google’s 'Gfleet' to Demonstrate Technology

DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners could soon charge their car with renewable energy using new technology from OnStar. OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate the technology on the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.

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